Communication is an integral part of leadership. How does a leader communicate confidently? Whether presenting high level strategy at a meeting or having a difficult conversation with a subordinate, the leader who has confident actions communicates a positive message. However, many times management training does not include a course in “people management”. These “soft skills”…
“Empowerment” …is it just a fluff, buzz word we talk about? Or is it something that could change how a company does everything? What is empowerment? We see empowerment as the belief you have the ability to make decisions, take action and make a difference. Empowered employees have higher satisfaction levels, lower turnover, and…
In my world, we often talk about STEM. So what is STEM? STEM stands for Science Technology Engineering and Math. Why should we care about STEM? STEM jobs are growing faster than any other U.S. sector. STEM encourages critical thinking and real-world application People in STEM fields can expect to earn 26 percent more money…
How much does leadership development help organizational performance? Statistics show that 40% of people are unaffected by leadership development. That means that 60% of the people in an organization are carrying the additional load. The promise of employee engagement, increase in productivity, and improvement in customer service are partially unfulfilled by the statistical outcomes of…
My team enjoys working together. Fortunately, we also enjoy having fun together. Recently, we spent a Saturday morning having breakfast together, sharing information about ourselves, and presenting personal “tidbits” that don’t come up in usual conversation. Wow! It was eye-opening! Not only did we realize that there are only six degrees of separation, we also…